When it comes to skin care, we’ve all been told some pretty big lies. We’re tired of the false demons: Armed with the truths, we can have healthier, happier skin. We asked some of the experts for their favorite myths – and the reality behind the story!

Maybe it’s the onset of summer and, thus, bikini season, but we’ve been thinking a lot about laser hair removal lately. If you’re interested in putting down the tweezers or the razor in favor of a more permanent solution, make sure you read up about the process before you make an appointment.

Brazil has 4,650 miles of white-sand beaches, 55,000 indigenous plant species, and of course Gisele, Adriana, and Alessandra. In celebration of that and the FIFA World Cup, various beauty companies are launching collections inspired by the country.